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promptness

nounfeminineformal/pɾõtiˈdɐ̃w̃/low

pron·ti·dão

Definition

The quality of being ready; promptness, quickness, preparedness.
The team's promptness in dealing with the crisis was admirable.
He answered with remarkable promptness.
Common collocations
readiness to respondstate of readiness

Etymology

Derivação de 'pronto', com o sufixo '-idão' que forma substantivos abstratos.

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